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Does a loving God really send people to Hell? After the book Love Wins sparked national debate about the fate of humanity…author Mark Galli wrote God Wins (Tyndale, ISBN# 978-1-4143-6666-1) and maintains that there is even better news in store for us. GOD wins. He says, “God has appointed us to faithfully deliver His message, not to compose and edit it.” During this encore Mid-Morning, he explains the reality of Hell, but also God’s amazing grace that makes it possible for us to have a different destination.

It promises to be an interesting day around here when Jim Barron fills in for Lynne during BLT! But he and Bekah will do their best to keep you entertained with stories, tweets and pins – even in Lynne’s absence. And with the weekend just around the corner, we would love to know what your Friday night/Saturday/Sunday traditions are! What do you love to do for rest or fun on the weekends? Tell us your best weekend traditions and why they mean so much to you!

Kids make decisions their parents don’t agree with. Preventing it is impossible, so responding to it in a productive and positive way is crucial. Brenda Garrison lived this when her daughter moved out, used her college money to rent an apartment and lived with her boyfriend for a while. On today’s encore Mid-Morning, Brenda shares how she reacted and how God used the experience to teach her how both she and her daughter were fallen beings in need of grace. Learn how to stop trying to be a perfect parent and to instead, Love No Matter What (Thomas Nelson, ISBN# 978-0849947414).

As a wife, you have been given the privilege of serving as a mighty prayer warrior for your husband. Yet sometimes, even when poised with the best of intentions, you may find the task overwhelming. You wonder: What should I pray? How should I pray? What prayers does he need right now?Sharon Jaynes comes to the rescue with a specific plan for Praying for Your husband from Head to Toe (Multnomah, ISBN# 978-1601424716) – literally! Her suggestions are powerful, practical and life-changing. Don’t miss her encore conversation with Lynne and give your husband the best gift you can offer: a prayer warrior of a wife!

“Look who gained the freshman 15.” When Lee Blum heard those words, intended to be gentle teasing, her interior thoughts were, “You. Are. Fat.” She stood in front of the mirror in her room and inspected all the parts of her body that needed fixing…and her method of fixing was to immerse herself in an eating disorder and exercise addiction. But she found her voice again and in Monday’s encore Mid-Morning, she offers hope to other struggling at a Table in the Darkness (IVP, ISBN# 978-0830843084).

To invest in the life of a prisoner can be a risky thing...but if God called you to do it, would you? Brenda Spahn felt God urging her, after her own brush with life on the inside of the prison walls, to open a "whole-way" house and help women acclimate to life after serving a sentence. She joins us to tell her story of grace, God and gumption...the story of Miss Brenda and the Loveladies (WaterBrook, ISBN# 978-0-307-73217-0). And Kathy Sanders, author of Now You See Me (FaithWords, ISBN# 978-1-4555-2619-2), lost her two grandsons in the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. After battling bitterness and suicidal temptations, the Lord urged her to forgive convicted bomber Terry Nichols...and not just to forgive him, but to friend him. She shares how she forgave the unforgivable.

It’s easy to believe God in the good times…from the mountaintop. But what about the dark moments and the desert places? It’s harder to believe when we’re living there. When it feels like God has abandoned us, deserted us, and forgotten us. Michelle Borquez returns to Mid-Morning to guide us through the peaks, valleys and bumpy roads of a Forever God Crazy (Bella, ISBN# 978-0-9849772-3-9) life. It’s an adventure of unshakable faith!

We’re sorry to tell you it really isn’t Thursday…yet. But BLT comes a day early this week! It’s summer and; we have no time for stress, right? What place or activity calms you down when life presses in? Whether it’s a trip to the lake, a nap in the hammock, or a good game of golf, tell us your favorite summer stress reliever! We’ll have a fun hour together – AND a new round of books to choose from in our new NAB contest!

It has been said that the most influential people in our lives are our friends. Perhaps that’s why The 30 Sayings of the Wise includes a description of four friends that we should avoid making: the hot-tempered, slothful, troublemaker and rebellious. Mitch Kruse dives into the wisdom of healthy friendships and takes your questions on…anything at all!...during his June visit to Mid-Morning!

It’s easy to get burned out and discouraged when you’re serving others. Terry Powell offers words of encouragement and joy from his book Serve Strong (Leafwood, ISBN# 978-0-89112-432-0) as he opens our June Author Author show! Fiction writing duo Diane and David Munson bring the excitement of their WWII Dutch novel, Stolen Legacy (Micah House, ISBN# 978-0-9835590-4-7), and Amish fiction writer Anita Higman lets us peek into her latest novel, A Marriage in Middlebury (Abingdon Press, ISBN# 978-1-4267-3387-1). Leanne Hadley gives us a refreshing and touching glimpse of childlike faith through the stories told in Touching Heaven (Revell, ISBN# 978-0-8007-2171-8). And popular blogger Myquillyn Smith (aka the Nester) brings welcome relief to perfectionists through her book The Nesting Place (Zondervan, ISBN# 9780-310-33790-4).

It's believed that one in four women has experienced physical violence in an intimate relationship. No one is exempt...children, girlfriends, husbands, aging parents...the reports are climbing and astounding. But not all instances are reported. Verbal, emotional, spiritual and physical abuse is often hidden by victims acting out of shame and fear. Domestic abuse survivor Karen DeArmond Gardner opens the hour by sharing her story, and pastor Ron Clark, author of Freeing the Oppressed (Cascade, ISBN# 978-1-60608-4-7), joins us to explain how those among the clergy and church can help end the cycle of abuse. A partnership between the church and community can transform people caught in the oppression of abuse.

What do selfie, hashtag and YOLO all have in common? They’ve all landed on a list of words that should be banished…forever. We all have them…those words and phrases that were okay at first, but drastic overuse has made them akin to fingernails on a chalkboard. We have no power to actually banish the words, you understand, but if we were to make an unofficial list, what words and phrases would you add to it? Call, email and Facebook us the {family friendly} words and phrases that make you cringe!

Dog toys made from recycled dairy cow milking tubes? It’s true! They’re called MooTugs, and creator Christen Breuer tells us how she came up with this creative product! Carmella Rayone lives in a tiny cabin (like 600 square foot tiny) with her husband and THREE boys and gives us the inside scoop on making life in a tiny house work! Do you ever dare to think about the dirt on your phone? Thanks to Neeley Kolsch, you don’t have to! TheWell Kept screen cleaning towelettes can keep your electronics clean and keep YOU healthy! Jessica Thorne tells us how a mission trip to Nepal gave her the vision to launch a nonprofit called Purchased…to help free people from trafficking. Stories, inspiration and giveaways all hour!

When it comes to fighting hunger, not all foods are created equal. Dr. Ann Kulze offers some filling food ideas that can keep you satisfied for hours and curb cravings! She’ll also explain whether or not protein drinks really curb your appetite. Dr. Ann also weighs in on superfoods, saturated fats and some surprising twists on skin care from the inside out during these summer months. She’ll take your questions throughout the hour via phone, email and Facebook!

Being a stepmom isn't an easy job...and Laura Petherbridge knows, because she's not only survived...but thrived as a stepmom! She returns to Mid-Morning to offer compact solutions on parenting, coping with the children's biological mom, finances, and handling holidays. Join us to learn more about understanding the workings of a blended family, what to do when you feel like an outsider, how to navigate the drama, and how to gain the respect of your stepkids. We'll spend the hour sampling 101 Tips for the Smart Stepmom (Bethany, ISBN# 978-0-7642-1221-5).

Many men enter fatherhood feeling underequipped – not sure how best to invest in their children’s lives. Unfortunately, good role models seem few and far between. That’s why David Drury wrote Being Dad (WPH, ISBN# 978-0898277531 – to share memories of how his father invested in him and his brother, and how those recollections have shaped his own perspective on being a dad. With Father’s Day approaching, join us for an idea-packed Mid-Morning, designed to help you learn to be a purposeful dad who makes a positive difference in your children’s lives.

We’ve heard your stories about how you named your kids…but how did you choose the names for your pets? We want to hear the stories behind the names of your favorite four-legged friends (and of course birds and fish and other non- four-legged creatures are in the mix too). And you might learn that Bekah put too much thought into naming Braeya – and how and why that cat earned a middle name within the first WEEK of living with Bekah. Hang out with us for the hour…stories galore!

We did a lot of cleaning when we moved into our new office a few weeks ago…and we’ve already acquired a huge pile of books that we thought would make PERFECT summer reading for you! From parenting to marriage to fiction and much more, check out the list of books we’re giving away and then call to win during the hour! It’s just that simple!

Warm weather FINALLY arrived, and with it…the need to adjust your workout for the season. Fitness trainer Kerri Zurbuch tells you how to do just that during her June visit to Mid-Morning. Lynne and Kerri offer their favorite fitness finds of the month, which includes sunglasses that do a little more than the average pair. They’ll have great, healthy summer recipes for you and give you helpful information about keeping your feet healthy as you exercise! All this – and a chance to ask your fitness questions, too!

The teen years are a vital stage for boys as they develop into young men. But those years can also make moms feel like they have lost influence in their sons’ lives. While friends and the media pull from one direction, you’re trying to pull from the other. How can you be sure you’re doing everything you can to help your teenage son grow into a responsible and mature adult during a very vulnerable time? On today's encore Mid-Morning, Rick Johnson, author of That’s My Teenage Son (Revell, ISBN# 978-0-8007-3384-1) teaches moms to use their considerable influence to help their teenage boys become good men. Join us as Rick shares his ideas on physical, emotional and spiritual development of boys.

Fear. It is everywhere in your life. Fear of the future, kids, marriage, finances, health, relationships...you name it. But most of those fears are rooted in lies. Lies that tell us God doesn't care, can't or won't act on our behalf, or is holding out on us in some way. It feels safer to fear than to live trusting God. Brenda Garrison knows this firsthand and she offers God's Words of truth to us during this hour. You are known and loved by God and it is possible to live fully as the person God made you to be...brave in the face of fear.

Time to share fun stuff on BLT! What’s something you want to do in the next five years? We’d love to hear your dreams for the future! And if you’re in more of a reflective mood…tell us what year you’d visit if you could travel back in time! A full, fun hour of stories and sharing, plus a few tweets and pins!

Technology has certainly made it faster and easier to connect in a new relationship than ever before, but it has also created confusion and heartbreak for so many. Michael Dean and his wife, Ruthie, have heard from thousands of women that the cycle of disappearing men, cryptic messages, disappointing relationships and false intimacy created by on-screen connections has left them…empty and longing for more. Michael joins us to help women understand what men are thinking and a game-changing perspective on love and dating….as explained in the book Real Men Don’t Text (Tyndale, ISBN# 978-1-4143-8667-6).

Divorce is a painful, heart-rending event that tears apart more than just marriages. Those left in the aftermath find themselves full of questions about who they are…where God is…how to start over…and if they have children, how to create a new normal for a divided family. On Tuesday’s Mid-Morning, PeggySue Wells and author Michelle Borquez offer wisdom on working through divorce and putting yourself back together to move from Divorce to Wholeness (Rose, ISBN# 978-159366237).

Whether you feel a storm brewing, are in the middle of a storm, or are facing the aftermath of a storm, don’t be afraid. It IS possible to grow through turbulent times. Storms show you what’s really going on inside, reveal what you really believe, and actually make you stronger. In Monday’s encore, Sheila Walsh helps you redefine your failures as a new beginning, making positive declarations of hope, and know with confidence how to help a friend facing The Storm Inside (Thomas Nelson, ISBN# 978-1-4002-0487-8).